Housekeeping/Laundry Assistant

Housekeeping - Almond Valley Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Salary: £11.44 Per Hour

Shift Type: Dayshift

Contracted hours: 30

Our brand-new, purpose-built luxury care home in Almondside, just outside Livingston's town centre in Edinburgh Western, will offer 66-beautifully designed bedrooms. This state-of-the-art residence is dedicated to providing exceptional care in a sophisticated and serene environment.

We're looking for a meticulous Housekeeping/Laundry Assistant to ensure our care home stays hygienic and welcoming, while also managing laundry services.

Your work will ensure that the care home remains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. You’ll enjoy being part of a supportive team where your attention to detail and dedication are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Domestic Cleaning: Provide thorough cleaning services throughout the care home, adhering to company policies and best practices.
• Hygiene Practices: Implement all hygienic work practices to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
• Floor Care: Clean and protect various floor surfaces, including carpets and hard floors.
• Furniture and Fixtures: Maintain cleanliness of furniture, furnishings, fixtures, and fittings.
• Sanitary Maintenance: Clean and replenish sanitary fixtures and fittings to keep them hygienic.
• Waste Management: Remove refuse regularly and ensure proper disposal.
• Vertical Surfaces: Clean vertical surfaces safely without using access equipment.
• Resident Support: Assist with the daily well-being of residents, helping them adapt to their new environment.
• Laundry Services: Manage laundry efficiently, following guidance and ensuring personal belongings are safe and correctly labelled.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to health and safety protocols, infection prevention measures, and fire safety regulations within the laundry and care home.
• Safe Operating Systems: Ensure safe operating systems are in place and follow them meticulously.
• Team Collaboration: Work with other staff to ensure effective laundry services and overall cleanliness.

Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

If you take pride in maintaining high standards and appreciate seeing the positive impact of your efforts, this role is a perfect fit for you. Apply today and help us make a difference in our residents' lives!

Benefits

• £11.44 per hour
• Contracted to 30 hours per week (Over 4 days)
• Shift Times 08:00AM-16:30PM
• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid PVG
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)